[Attorney John] Tello arrives at Quair’s residence. He tries to talk to Melendez privately, in a separate room, but is stopped by a detective who tells him that he cannot go anywhere with Melendez or the phone. Tello is told the search warrant is on its way.

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The cops not only held people hostage against their will in the own home, they denied them access to counsel. Attorneys are officers of the court and legally obligated not to destroy evidence. Can't wait for this case to go to trial -- these dumb cops are toast.